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  • Page 1 RS 250 aprilia part# 8102854...
  • Page 2 This manual is to be considered an integral part of the vehicle, which must be delivered complete with it also in case of resale. aprilia s.p.a. reserves the right to modify its models at any time, without prejudice to the main characteristics here described.
  • Page 3 In this manual the various versions are indicated by the fol- can ensure you reliable and prompt servicing. lowing symbols: & Thank you for choosing aprilia . We wish you a nice ride. optional IMPORTANT: automatic light switching version (Automatic Switch-on Device)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE DRIVE .....................5 MAINTENANCE .................... 47 BASIC SAFETY RULES ................6 REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ..........47 IDENTIFICATION DATA ................. 48 CLOTHING ....................9 & ACCESSORIES ..................10 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR SUPPORT STAND .. 49 & LOAD .......................10 POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP ..

  • Page 5: Safe Drive

    safe drive...

  • Page 6: Basic Safety Rules

    BASIC SAFETY RULES The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the psychotropic substances notably increases driver’s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, possession of all the requirements pre- Be sure that you are in good psychophysi-...
  • Page 7 ¡ STOP 150 m 150 m STOP Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han- tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan- on the rider’s footboards), in the correct...
  • Page 8 If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care- fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen- sions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself.

  • Page 9: Clothing

    ONLY ORIGINALS Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle and/or the CLOTHING colour of: number plate, direction indica- removal of original components can com- Before starting, always wear a correctly tors, lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and fastened crash helmet.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    ( aprilia genuine accessories).
  • Page 11 Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger- Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag. and forks, because the vehicle might re- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability spond more slowly in turns and its ma-...

  • Page 12: Arrangement Of The Main Elements

    ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS 1) Dashboard 8) Glove/tool kit compartment lock 13) Rider left footrest 2) Left rear-view mirror 9) Passenger seat (with spring, always open) 3) Ignition switch 10) Crash helmet cable 14) Shifting lever 4) Mixer oil plug 11) Passenger left footrest 15) Side stand 5) Fuel cock...
  • Page 13 1) Passenger right footrest 7) Air cleaner 14) Rear brake pump (snapping, closed/open) 8) Fuel tank plug 15) Rider right footrest 2) Glove/tool kit compartment 9) Coolant plug (with spring, always open) 3) Passenger grab strap 10) Right rear-view mirror 4) Electronic unit 11) Front brake fluid tank 5) Rider saddle...

  • Page 14: Arrangement Of The Instruments/Controls

    ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 1) Ignition switch/steering lock ( 8) Instruments and indicators 2) Cold start lever ( 9) Front brake lever 3) Direction indicator switch ( 10) Throttle grip 4) Horn push button ( 11) High beam signalling push button ( 5) Dimmer switch ( 12) Light switch ( - •...

  • Page 15: Instruments And Indicators

    INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS 1) Green direction indicator warning light ( 7) Right multifunction digital display 2) Blue high beam warning light ( (coolant temperature - clock - battery voltage - chronometer) 3) Revolution counter 8) Red mixer oil reserve warning light LED ( 4) Programmable red line warning light LED ( max ) 9) Green neutral indicator warning light ( 5) Green low beam and parking light warning light (...

  • Page 16: Instruments And Indicators Table

    ”, thus testing the correct operation of the led. If the light does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer. Mixer oil reserve warning light LED If the warning light LED comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the mixer oil reserve is being used;...
  • Page 17 Description Function Multifunction Speedometer Indicates the instantaneous, average or maximum driving speed accord- digital display (km/h - MPH) ing to the presetting, see p. 18 (MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER). (left side) Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres or miles covered. Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine, see p.

  • Page 18: Multifunction Computer

    (5) appears on the right display. In this Release the push button The instantaneous, maximum and aver- case contact an aprilia Official Dealer, age speed function is set in “ km/h ”. who will carry out the operations indi- The digital clock is set to zero.
  • Page 19 Press the push button to change the To display the maximum speed (3) and The writing “AVS” (7), the average unit of measurement from “ km ” to “ mi ” the distance “trip 1” (2), press the push speed (5) and the distance “trip 2” (6) are (from “...
  • Page 20 SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD To confirm, release the push button For the setting: (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY) After 3 seconds, the red line threshold Press the push button , release it and setting is stored. press it again within 3 seconds. The When the maximum rpm set is exceed- pointer (1) moves increasing the value The setting is confirmed by the...
  • Page 21 MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY) The right display (multifunction) includes the coolant temperature in ˚C (˚F) (1) and the digital clock (2) as standard settings. When the engine is cold, the COLD writing “ ” blinks. By pressing the push button , the follow- ing functions can be obtained in se- quence: Standard setting:...
  • Page 22 SETTING THE HOUR SETTING THE MINUTES SETTING ˚C OR ˚F When the push button is pressed for When the push button is pressed for When the push button is pressed for the second time, the hour segments (1) the third time, the minute segments (3) the fourth time, the segments of the cool- start blinking in the lower part of the right start blinking in the lower part of the right...
  • Page 23 To start timing, press the “LAP” push It is possible to store max. 40 CHRONOMETER (RIGHT DISPLAY) button (1) and release it immediately. times, after which the “LAP” The chronometer makes it possible to push button (1) is not effective any To store the time acquired, press the measure the time per lap with the vehicle longer.

  • Page 24: Main Independent Controls

    MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS 3) DIMMER SWITCH ( When the light switch is in position “ ”, see p. 25 (CON- TROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE HANDLEBAR): if the dimmer switch is in position " ”, the high beam comes on, while if it is in position "...

  • Page 25: Controls On The Right Part Of The Handlebar

    CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE HANDLEBAR The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position " ". 1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH ( Do not operate the engine stop switch “ ” in running conditions. This is a safety or emergency switch. With the switch in position "...

  • Page 26: Ignition Switch

    Position Function removal The steer- It is possi- ing is ble to locked. remove the It is neither key. possible to start the Steering engine, nor lock to switch on the lights. Neither the It is possi- IGNITION SWITCH STEERING LOCK engine, nor ble to the lights...

  • Page 27: Auxiliary Equipment

    AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT REMOVING CRASH HELMET HOOK Working inside the compartment, un- THE PASSENGER SEAT screw and remove the nut (5), taking Thanks to the crash helmet hook, you no Remove the glove/tool kit compartment care not to lose it. longer have to carry the crash helmet with cover, see p.

  • Page 28: Glove/Tool Kit Compartment

    (to be requested to an aprilia Official wet, in fact it reduces the reach of the wa- Position the vehicle on the stand, see Dealer): ter spray caused by the rear wheel.

  • Page 29: Main Components

    TRANSMISSION OIL MAIN COMPONENTS Check the transmission oil level every FUEL 4000 km (2500 mi), see p. 50 (CHECK- ING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL The fuel used for internal com- AND TOPPING UP). bustion engines is extremely in- Change the transmission oil after the first flammable and in particular con- 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every ditions it can become explosive.

  • Page 30: Brake Fluid (Recommendations)

    Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into the circuit. The brake fluid must be changed once a year by an aprilia Official Dealer. In case maintenance operations are to be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it Use brake fluid of the type specified in is advisable to use latex gloves.

  • Page 31: Front Brake

    Raise and remove the cover (3) together aprilia Official Dealer, since it may be Make sure that the fluid level exceeds with the screws and the gasket (4). necessary to bleed the system.

  • Page 32: Rear Brake

    If the fluid does not reach the " MIN " In order not to spill the brake flu- aprilia Official Dealer, since it may be mark, provide for topping up. id while topping up, keep the flu- necessary to bleed the system.

  • Page 33: Mixer Oil Tank

    If you run out of oil in the mixer oil tank Remove the clip (2). or if the mixer oil pipe has been re- Remove the plug (3). moved, contact an aprilia Official Deal- TANK CAPACITY: 1.6 er, who will provide for bleeding the TANK RESERVE: 0.3 system.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Front Brake Control Lever

    Check the braking efficiency. row. Lock the brake adjuster (5) by means of If necessary, contact an aprilia the lock nut (4). Official Dealer. Unscrew the pump control rod (7) and bring it in contact with the pump piston.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Clutch

    If it is not possible to obtain a correct adjustment or if the clutch does not function proper- ly, contact your aprilia Official Dealer. ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH If the adjuster is completely screwed or Make sure that the clutch cable...

  • Page 36: Coolant

    Do not remove the expansion every 24 months. tank cap when the engine is hot, Have the coolant changed by an since the coolant is under pres- aprilia Official Dealer. sure and its temperature is high. use and maintenance RS 250...
  • Page 37 (1) is included between that there are no leaks in the circuit. engine. the “MIN” and “MAX” marks stamped Have it repaired by an aprilia Official on the transparent pipe (2) (see figure). Dealer. Stop the engine and wait until it has If not, unscrew and remove the filling cooled down.

  • Page 38: Tyres

    Official Dealer or by a ble to children, as the catalytic silencer ing during turns. qualified tyre repairer.

  • Page 39: Instructions For Use

    Mixer oil/ Check and/or top up if necessary. 33-50-51 transmission oil Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and Official Dealer in case there is some- tear and any damage.

  • Page 40: Starting

    STARTING Let the stand up. At the beginning, set the red line Get on the vehicle. threshold at a low value. In- Exhaust gases contain carbon Move the fuel tap lever (1) to position crease the threshold gradually monoxide, which is extremely "...
  • Page 41 Starting with cold engine. When the room temperature is low (about 0 ˚C / 32 ˚F), it may be difficult to start the engine at the first attempt. In this case: Rotate the cold start lever " " (6) down- wards.

  • Page 42: Departure And Drive

    DEPARTURE AND DRIVE This vehicle is considerably powerful and must be used grad- ually and with the greatest care. Do not place objects behind the front part of the fairing. Before departure, carefully read the "SAFE DRIVE" chapter, see p. 5 (SAFE DRIVE). If you run out of the "standard"...
  • Page 43 Slowly release the clutch lever (3) and at Shift the gears one by one; the Repeat the last two operations and shift the same time accelerate by rotating the simultaneous downshifting of throttle grip moderately (2) ( Pos. B ). more than one gear may make If the mixer oil reserve warning The vehicle will start moving.
  • Page 44 Before beginning to turn, slow Pay the utmost attention to any If the writing “ ” appears on the right side of the multifunction down or brake driving at moder- obstacle or variation of the display, stop the engine and check ate and constant speed or accel- ground.

  • Page 45: Running-In

    RUNNING-IN After the first 1000 km (625 mi) , carry out the checking opera- The running-in of the engine is important to tions indicated in the column ensure its correct functioning. "After running-in" of the REGULAR If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or SERVICE INTERVALS CHART, see p.

  • Page 46: Parking

    SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or a protected place. When possible, use an additional anti-theft device. Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    If you need as- Nut, bolt, screw tightening sistance or technical advice, consult your Suspensions and attitude aprilia Official Dealer, who can ensure you Drive chain tension and lubrication every 500 km (312 mi):C prompt and accurate servicing.

  • Page 48: Identification Data

    IDENTIFICATION DATA ENGINE NUMBER FRAME NUMBER The engine number is stamped on the The frame number is stamped on the right It is a good rule to write down the frame rear part of the engine, near the pinion. side of the steering column. and engine numbers in the space provided in this manual.

  • Page 49: Positioning The Vehicle On The Rear Support Stand

    POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON & & THE REAR SUPPORT STAND THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND Have someone help you keep Position the vehicle on the appropriate & the vehicle in vertical position rear support stand , see p. 49 (POSI- with the two wheels on the ground.

  • Page 50: Checking The Transmission Oil Level And Topping Up

    Position a cloth under the level screw (1) to prevent the oil from flowing out and falling on the exhaust pipes. Unscrew and remove the level screw (1) (cross-headed screw) positioned on the right side. This screw makes it possible to check if the oil quantity inside the case is suffi- cient.

  • Page 51: Changing The Transmission Oil

    Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with the two wheels resting on the ground. Put a container (1) with at least 700 cm C ca- pacity in correspondence with the drain plug (2). Unscrew and remove the drain plug (2). Unscrew and remove the filling plug (3).

  • Page 52: Front Wheel

    If flow of the brake fluid. In this case con- SUPPORT STAND necessary, contact an aprilia Official sult your aprilia Official Dealer, who Position the vehicle on the appropriate Dealer. will carry out the proper maintenance front support stand, see p.
  • Page 53 Have the driving torques, centering and balancing of the wheel checked by your Spread a film of lubricating grease on the aprilia Official Dealer, in order to avoid whole length of the wheel pin (7), see accidents that may be harmful for you p.

  • Page 54: Rear Wheel

    In this case consult the washer. your aprilia Official Dealer, who will Put a support (2) under the tyre, in such While disassembling and reas- carry out the proper maintenance oper-...
  • Page 55 (7). ing and balancing of the wheel rods on the support (2). checked by your aprilia Official Dealer, Make the wheel advance and position in order to avoid accidents that may be the drive chain (4) on the crown gear (5).

  • Page 56: Drive Chain

    Periodically check the slack and adjust SUPPORT STAND that there are crushed or seized it if necessary, see p. 56 (ADJUST- links; in this case, contact an aprilia Of- Loosen the nut (1) completely. MENT). ficial Dealer. To prevent the risk of sei-...
  • Page 57 Wheel nut driving torque: highly inflammable solvents. made work again. 100 Nm (10 kgm). If this is not possible, contact an aprilia Official Dealer, who will provide for Check the chain slack, see p. 56 (CHE- changing the chain. CKING THE SLACK).

  • Page 58: Removing The Rider Saddle

    REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). Partially lift the front edge of the saddle (see figure). Unscrew and remove the screw (1) and take the bushing. Raise and remove the saddle (2). Upon reassembly, insert the rear tangs of the saddle (2) in the re- levant seats (see figure).

  • Page 59: Removing The Fuel Tank

    REMOVING THE FUEL TANK Fuel vapours are noxious for Move the fuel tap lever (1) to position your health. “ OFF ”. Carefully read p. 29 (FUEL) and p. 47 Before proceeding, make sure Empty the fuel tank, see p. 79 (DRAI- (MAINTENANCE).

  • Page 60: Air Cleaner

    AIR CLEANER REMOVAL Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W- 90) on the whole surface of the filtering Remove the fuel tank, see p. 59 (REMO- Clean the air cleaner every 4000 km (2500 element, then squeeze it to eliminate the VING THE FUEL TANK).

  • Page 61: Bleeding The Mixer Oil

    BLEEDING THE MIXER OIL Position the vehicle on the stand, see It is important to wait until there p. 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON is no more air in the system, sin- Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE). THE STAND). ce the operation of the engine Top up the mixer oil tank, see p.

  • Page 62: Inspecting The Front And Rear Suspensions

    INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS Have the front fork oil changed by an aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure you prompt and accurate servicing. Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE). Change the front fork oil after the first 4000 km (2500 mi).
  • Page 63 Lower screw adjusters (1) By rotating them clockwise (H) By rotating them anticlockwise (S) (2 ò turns in total) Function Increase of the hydraulic braking with Decrease of the hydraulic braking with extended shock absorber extended shock absorber Recommended kind of road Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface Notes...

  • Page 64: Rear Suspension

    (anticlockwise), in order to avoid aprilia Official Dealer. absorber spring preload adjustment) sudden jerks while riding. If necessary, (see figure). contact an aprilia Official Dealer. ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER If necessary, adjust the screw (1) (adju- stment of the hydraulic braking with ex-...
  • Page 65 Screw adjuster (1) (about 18 clicks) By rotating it clockwise (H) By rotating it anticlockwise (S) Function Increase of the hydraulic braking with Decrease of the hydraulic braking with extended shock absorber extended shock absorber Recommended kind of road Smooth or normal roads Roads with uneven surface Notes Rider and passenger...

  • Page 66: Checking The Brake Pad Wear

    Have the pads changed by your the brake caliper and the pads. both. aprilia Official Dealer. Proceed: – from below, on the front part, for the Check the brake pad wear after the first front brake calipers (1);...

  • Page 67: Idling Adjustment

    Adjust the idling every time it is irregular. the idling speed is constant. protection element (2). To carry out this operation, proceed as fol- If necessary, contact your aprilia lows: Official Dealer. ADJUSTING Ride for a few miles until reaching the THE COLD START CONTROL ( normal running temperature, see p.

  • Page 68: Spark Plugs

    Make sure that the washer is in good conditions. With the washer on, screw the spark plug by hand in order not to damage the thread. Tighten the spark plug by means of the spanner you will find in the tool kit, giving it half a turn to compress the washer.

  • Page 69: Battery

    If the electrolyte is accidentally swal- lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then continue drinking milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and consult a doctor with- out delay. The battery gives off explosive gases; keep it away from flames, sparks, ciga- rettes and any other source of heat.

  • Page 70: Removing The Battery

    REMOVING THE BATTERY Unscrew and remove the screw (1) on CHECKING the negative terminal (-). THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL To remove the battery it is ne- Move the negative cable (2) sidewards. cessary to set to zero the digital Unscrew and remove the screw (3) on Carefully read p.

  • Page 71: Recharging The Battery

    RECHARGING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY Carefully read p. 69 (BATTERY). Carefully read p. 69 (BATTERY). Remove the battery, see p. 70 (REMO- Make sure that the ignition switch is in VING THE BATTERY). position “ ”. Remove the element plugs. Remove the rider saddle, see p.

  • Page 72: Changing The Fuses

    2) 15A fuse TER). case it is advisable to consult an From the key switch to all light loads aprilia Official Dealer. Extract the fuses one by one and check if and horn. the filament is broken, (see figure). Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE).

  • Page 73: Checking The Side Stand And The Safety Switch

    If the engine does not stop, con- Fold the side stand (1). Carry out the following checks: tact an aprilia Official Dealer. Start the engine, see p. 40 (STARTING). The springs (2) must not be damaged, With released throttle grip (4) ( Pos. A ) worn, rusty or weakened.

  • Page 74: Checking The Switches

    CHECKING THE SWITCHES Make sure that there are no dirt or mud deposits on the switch; the pin must be Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE). able to move without interferences, retur- ning automatically to its initial position. The vehicle is provided with three switches: Make sure that the cables are connected 1) Switch on the rear brake control le- correctly.

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Vertical Headlight Beam

    10 m 10 m ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL To adjust the headlight beam: BULBS HEADLIGHT BEAM Working on the rear left side of the front Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE). part of the fairing, adjust the apposite To rapidly check the correct direction of the screw (1) by means of a short cross-tip beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10 Before changing a bulb, turn the...

  • Page 76: Changing The Headlight Bulbs

    CHANGING PARKING LIGHT BULB HIGH BEAM BULB THE HEADLIGHT BULBS Working on the rear right side of the front part of the fairing, move the protection Carefully read page 75 (BULBS). To extract the bulb socket, do element (6) with your hands. not pull the electric wires.

  • Page 77: Changing The Front/Rear Direction Indicator Bulbs

    LOW BEAM BULB CHANGING THE FRONT/REAR Upon reassembly, tighten the DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS screw (6) moderately and care- Working on the rear left side of the front fully, in order not to damage the part of the fairing, move the protection Carefully read p.

  • Page 78: Changing The Rear Light Bulb

    CHANGING Insert the bulb in the bulb soc- Position the vehicle on the stand, see THE REAR LIGHT BULB ket, making the two bulb pins p. 46 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON coincide with the relevant guides on the THE STAND). Before changing a bulb, check socket.

  • Page 79: Transport

    Fuel vapours are no- of the vehicle. xious for your health. Empty the fuel tank by means of a ma- If necessary, contact an aprilia Official Before proceeding, make sure that the nual pump or a similar system. Dealer.

  • Page 80: Cleaning

    CLEANING A f t e r t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n washed, its braking functions could be temporarily impaired because of the presence of water on the grip surfaces. Calculate long braking distances to avoid accidents.

  • Page 81: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY If the vehicle remains unused for more than 20 days, disconnect the 20A fuse, in order to avoid the batte- ry deterioration resulting from the cur- rent consumption due to the multifunc- tion computer. After a long period of inactivity of the vehi- cle some precautions are necessary to avoid any problem.

  • Page 82: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Max. length ..........1975 mm Max. width............ 690 mm Max. height (front part of the fairing included) 1180 mm Seat height ..........810 mm Distance between centres ......1360 mm Min. ground clearance ......... 135 mm Weight ready for starting ......167 kg ENGINE Type .............
  • Page 83 TRANSMISSION Type ............. mechanical, 6 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary Final ratio Total ratio 1ª 23/59 = 1 : 2.565 11 / 27 = 1: 2.454 14 / 42 = 1 : 3.00 (14/43 = 1 : 3.071)1 : 18.889 (1 : 19.330) 2ª...
  • Page 84 WHEEL RIMS Type.............. light alloy Front ............. 3.5 x 17” Rear.............. 4.5 x 17” TYRES FRONT ............120 / 60 ZR x 17” - Inflation pressure for solo rider....190 kPa (1.9 bar) - Inflation pressure for rider and passenger........... 190 ±...
  • Page 85 ELECTRIC Battery ............12 V - 4 Ah SYSTEM Fuses ............20 - 15 - 7.5 A Generator ............ 12 V - 180 W BULBS Low beam (halogen) ........12 V - 55 W H1 High beam (halogen) ........12 V - 55 W H3 Parking light ..........

  • Page 86: Lubricant Chart

    LUBRICANT CHART Gearbox oil (recommended): F.C., SAE 75W - 90 As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the A.P.I. GL-4 specifications. Mixer oil (recommended): MAX 2T COMPETITION As an alternative to the recommended oil, use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the ISO-L-ETC++, A.P.I.

  • Page 87: Importers

    Importers APRILIA MOTO U.K. LTD. DUNRAGIT STRANRAER WIGTOWNSHIRE DG9 8PN SCOTLAND (UK) TEL. (01581) 400660 FAX (01581) 400661 IDEAL MOTOR SPORT PTE LTD. 18, HOWARD ROAD 1336 SINGAPORE (SGP) TEL. 2820082 FAX 2821012 AVIRAM & GOLDMAN IMPORT & MARKETING CO. LTD.

  • Page 88: Wiring Diagram - Rs 250

    WIRING DIAGRAM - RS 250 use and maintenance RS 250...

  • Page 89: Wiring Diagram Key - Rs 250

    WIRING DIAGRAM KEY - RS 250 1) Generator 35) High beam bulb 2) CDI 36) Low beam bulb 3) Front cylinder spool 37) Front right direction indicator 4) Rear cylinder spool 38) Front left direction indicator 5) Spark plugs 39) Revolution counter 6) Coolant temperature thermistor 40) Speed sensor 7) Control electronic unit...
  • Page 90 NOTE use and maintenance RS 250...
  • Page 91 NOTE use and maintenance RS 250...
  • Page 92 – Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi- ronment. – Do not keep the engine running if it isn’t necessary. – Avoid disturbing noises.

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